LED and Signal Output Setup

Depending on the model, MOBOTIX cameras have a different set of LEDs on the front to inform you about different actions/states
of the system. Open the LED Setup dialog to modify the LED behavior or to deactivate LED signals as a whole.

Note

Open the General Event Settings dialog to modify the behavior of the LEDs that have been set to Event in this dialog.

LED Settings

Parameter

Description

LED Main Switch

The main switch controls the operating mode of the camera LEDs:

Disabled

If deactivated, the LEDs blink only when the camera is starting. Beyond that, the LEDs will not signal anything.

Custom Configuration

In this operating mode, you can select one of the functions for all LEDs or you can link individual functions to specific
LEDs.

Default Configuration

The camera uses a permanently lit LED 0 to signal that it is running. In case of an error, this LED will blink. LED 1 signals the different recording modes. All other LEDs are off. This is the factory default setting.

Transparency Mode

In this mode, LED 0 flashes twice every three seconds. In addition to the recording status, LED 1 or LEDs 1 and 5, respectively, are signaling live image access.

Security Mode

In security mode, LED 0 shows the status of the recording. LED 1 or LEDs 1 and 5, respectively, are signaling live image access. If LED 1 or 1 and 5, respectively, are on permanently, the camera has detected an error. This error is listed in the System Messages, including a link for resetting this error.

Set all LEDs

You can assign the same function to all LEDs:

All other options correspond to the functions that you can select for the individual LEDs. For more detailed information,
see the LED Signals help page.

If a voice connection has been established using the VoIP (SIP) interface, the LEDs signal the following:

Listen or Speak: VoIP LED permanently on

Intercom: All LEDs are off if the camera's speaker is active ("speaking" as seen by the camera operator). If the camera microphone is active, all LEDs are lit ("listening").

PIR

The LED indicates if an event has been triggered by the passive infrared detector.

Signal Input

The LED lights up when the signal input is active.

Signal Output

The LED lights up when the signal output is active.

Serial interface

The LED signals activity on the serial (RS232) interface.

Note

The option at the top is always the default option that is used if Set all LEDs has been set to Default.

Depending on the camera model, some of the listed features may not be available.

Other Settings

Parameter

Description

PIR Threshold

Define the trigger level for the passive infrared detector.

Note

Activate the level meter in the Text and Display Settings dialog and select PIR Detector as source. The level meter helps you find the best possible trigger level for your application.

Storing the Configuration

Click on the Set button to activate your settings and to save them until the next reboot of the camera.

Click on the Factory button to load the factory defaults for this dialog (this button may not be present in all dialogs).

Click on the Restore button to undo your most recent changes that have not been stored in the camera permanently.

Click on the Close button to close the dialog. While closing the dialog, the system checks the entire configuration for changes. If changes are detected, you will be asked if you would like to store the entire configuration permanently.